Italian Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

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Italian Stuffed Zucchini
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Directions:

  1. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and hollow out, leaving shell 1/8 thick.
  2. Chop pulp and measure 2 cups.
  3. Cook sausage, crumbling meat as it cooks.
  4. Add zucchini pulp, onion, and garlic to the sausage, and continue to cook until sausage has lost all pink color.
  5. Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions and drain in colander.
  6. Drain fat from sausage and combine with macaroni, tomato, cheddar cheese, parsley, oregano and salt, mixing well.
  7. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  8. Brush inside of zucchini halves with olive oil and salt lightly.
  9. Mound the filling in the halves and place in a shallow baking dish.
  10. Add about 1/2 cup or more of water, cover with foil and bake for about 40-45 minutes.
  11. Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 877.93 Kcal (3676 kJ)
Calories from fat 534.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 59.39g 91%
Cholesterol 183mg 61%
Sodium 2384.26mg 99%
Potassium 998.75mg 21%
Total Carbs 30g 10%
Sugars 5.45g 22%
Dietary Fiber 2.72g 11%
Protein 54.85g 110%
Vitamin C 22.8mg 38%
Iron 4.9mg 27%
Calcium 396.3mg 40%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 228.5 Kcal (957 kJ)
Calories from fat 139.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.46g 91%
Cholesterol 47.63mg 61%
Sodium 620.56mg 99%
Potassium 259.95mg 21%
Total Carbs 7.81g 10%
Sugars 1.42g 22%
Dietary Fiber 0.71g 11%
Protein 14.28g 110%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 38%
Iron 1.3mg 27%
Calcium 103.1mg 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 22
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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